Abhishek Sharma Becomes World Number 1 in T20I Rankings, Surpassing Stars Like Gill and Suryakumar

Abhishek Sharma becomes World Number 1 in T20I Rankings, overtaking stars like Travis Head, Shubman Gill, and Suryakumar Yadav with 829 points. Ravindra Jadeja maintains his dominance as the top Test all-rounder, while Washington Sundar climbs after a maiden Test century. England’s Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jofra Archer also make major gains in the ICC rankings.

Abhishek Sharma Becomes World Number 1 in T20I Rankings in Latest ICC Update

Indian cricket fans have another reason to cheer as Abhishek Sharma becomes World Number 1 in T20I Rankings, marking a historic moment for the young batter. In the latest ICC Men’s Player Rankings, Sharma has risen to the top with an impressive 829 rating points, surpassing Australia’s Travis Head, who now sits second with 814 points.

This is a remarkable achievement for the young left-handed batter, who has shown consistent performances on the international stage. While Indian fans expected seasoned players like Shubman Gill or Suryakumar Yadav to lead the T20I charts, it’s Abhishek Sharma who has stolen the spotlight. His rise not only represents personal success but also reflects the depth and strength of India’s emerging talent in the shortest format.

Jadeja Dominates Test All-Rounder Rankings

While T20 cricket saw a new face at the top, Ravindra Jadeja continued to solidify his position as the No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket, stretching his lead with a total of 422 rating points. Jadeja outpaced Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz by a wide margin of 117 points. His recent exploits an unbeaten 107 and a four-wicket haul played a key role in maintaining his dominance.

Not just with the ball and bat, Jadeja also made upward strides in other departments:

• Moved up 5 places to 29th in the Test batting rankings
• Climbed 1 spot to 14th in bowling rankings

Jadeja’s performance shows how all-rounders continue to shape Test cricket with both resilience and skill.

Washington Sundar’s Rise After Gritty Century

Another major update came in the form of Washington Sundar, who scored his maiden Test century in a defiant 203-run stand with Jadeja, ensuring a draw for India in the fourth Test at Manchester. Sundar’s all-round performance, including two crucial wickets, helped him climb:

• 8 places to 65th among Test batters
• Joint 13th among Test all-rounders

This significant improvement reflects Sundar’s potential to be a long-term asset for India in the red-ball format.

England Players Make Big Gains in Tests

England’s Test stalwarts also benefited in the latest rankings:

• Joe Root maintained his No.1 position in Test batting with a stylish 150-run innings
• Ben Stokes jumped three places to 3rd among all-rounders after delivering a five-wicket haul and scoring 141 runs
• Jofra Archer made a dramatic comeback, climbing 38 places to 63rd
• Chris Woakes inched up to 23rd in bowling rankings

In the batting department, Ben Duckett (10th), Zak Crawley (43rd), and Ollie Pope (24th) also made steady progress.

T20I Shuffles: Abhishek Sharma Becomes World Number 1 in T20I Rankings

The conclusion of the T20I series between Australia and West Indies triggered further movement:

• Josh Inglis, with 172 runs and two fifties, climbed six spots to 9th
• Tim David rose to 18th (up 12 places)
• Cameron Green jumped 64 places to 24th, achieving his career-best

But the headline continues to be Abhishek Sharma Becomes World Number 1 in T20I Rankings, proving that consistent run-making can place even newcomers above global veterans.

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